Circle of Care History

The Circle of Care Award was established in 1994 by Mary Cox, Sandy Lauschke, and Nancy Ryrie. The three envisioned a way to generate support for Riverbend Head Start & Family Services by recognizing community leaders who exhibit a strong sense of service and philanthropy.

2018 Circle of Care Steering Committee

Cindy Smalley, Event Chairperson

Dr. Frank C. Bemis

Sandy Lauschke

Mary Cox

Ed & Patty Morrissey

Diana Enloe

Chuck Parr

Charlene Hamilton

Nancy Ryrie

John & Margaret Hopkins

James Wing

Circle of Care Sponsors

Our sponsors strengthen and support community efforts through philanthropic and volunteering endeavors with Riverbend Head Start & Family Services and beyond. We encourage you to recognize their efforts and support them as they strive to improve the communities we all live, work and play in.